Top Ten Favorite Films From 2000 to 2010
My favorite films made in the first decade of the two thousands.
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- DirectorPaul McGuiganStarsMalcolm McDowellDavid ThewlisPaul BettanyChronicles the rise and fall of a prominent, and particularly ruthless English gangster.This is, what I believe to be the template for what all gangster films should be like. It's gritty, it's dark, and it has a main character who is not in the least bit sympathetic.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleMichael CaineKen WatanabeAfter witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.This is the film that not only pulled the Batman film franchise right out of the gutter, but also restored faith in it. Not only one of the best comic book movies of the decade, but, in my opinion, of all time.
- DirectorTakeshi KitanoStarsTakeshi KitanoClaude MakiOmar EppsA Japanese gangster is exiled to Los Angeles where his brother lives with a small but respectable multi-racial gang, who he inspires to expand their influence.This movie is a fantastic amalgamation of what makes Japanese Yakuza films so undeniably cool, Slick Japanese gangsters in suits and sunglasses, stylistic violence and japanese yakuza honour, with a distinctly American spin that actually works, in spades.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsThomas JaneMarcia Gay HardenLaurie HoldenA freak storm unleashes a species of bloodthirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.One of the best written, directed and acted horror films of the decade, it balances scares, gore, monsters and social commentary perfectly. It's intensely claustrophobic, with an ending that is absolutely heart-breaking.
- DirectorNimród AntalStarsAdrien BrodyLaurence FishburneTopher GraceA group of elite warriors parachute into an unfamiliar jungle and are hunted by members of a merciless alien race.One of the most badass movies on this list, it's everything you could ask for in a Sci-Fi/Action movie: A badass main character, menacing villains, cool weapons and more than enough violence.
- DirectorEdgar WrightStarsSimon PeggNick FrostMartin FreemanAn overachieving London police sergeant is transferred to a village where the easygoing officers object to his fervor for regulations, all while a string of grisly murders strikes the town.Hilarious and ultra-violent, it's an endearing tribute to over-the-top cop movies, as well as an enjoyable tribute to The Wicker man, absolutely balls to the wall entertaining from beginning to end.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.This is it, the movie that caught people's attention and brought respect to the Batman franchise not only as comic book movies, but as good movies in general.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineDaryl HannahAfter awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.While I only included Kill Bill: Vol.1, I am firmly of the belief that this should be viewed as one movie, split down the middle, as opposed to two different films. As a whole, it's a wonderful revenge story that mixes everything we love about revenge films, kung fu films and exploitation films and gives it that Tarantino flair.
- DirectorRobert HallStarsBret HarrisonLaura PreponKevin GageA drama/thriller, set in the South, about a young boy who longs to escape the misery of his childhood and the misunderstanding of his hometown. A gifted, self-taught, special effects make-up artist, Green dreams of going to Hollywood to make his own monsters. But the real demons of Green's life threaten to hold him back: a drunken stepfather who terrorizes his mother, a group of religious fanatics who want to destroy his work, and the love of a girl who can't let go of small town life.This is a perfect film for horror fans. Brilliantly acted, it's a story of discrimination, prejudice and perserverance, and what makes us want to rise above our surroundings to acheive our dreams.
- DirectorGaspar NoéStarsMonica BellucciVincent CasselAlbert DupontelEvents over the course of one traumatic night in Paris unfold in reverse-chronological order as the beautiful Alex is brutally raped and beaten by a stranger in an underpass tunnel.Be warned: this is one of the most disturbing films of all time. But beneath the ugliness is an incredibly complex and captivating story of revenge and redemption. If you can stomach it, you will be greatly rewarded.